Can face masks help slow the spread of the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Yes. When used with measures such as getting vaccinated, hand-washing and physical distancing, wearing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wildfires continue to burn in Canada, causing smoke to drift south into some parts of the U.S. That smoke ...

Dozens of large wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres throughout the United States in 2023. Many people online are searching for ways to protect themselves from wildfire smoke. From ...

(NewsNation) — Los Angeles County residents affected by the wildfires that began burning this week are advised to wear the correct masks to protect themselves against harmful smoke. Health experts ...

With the Environmental Protection Agency issuing air quality warnings for several states over the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, it’s important to understand and obtain the correct protection. One ...

Wildfire smoke can cause a wide array of health issues, according to the district. Along with eye and throat irritation, it can cause coughing and wheezing, especially among people with asthma, ...

Government officials recommend staying inside or wearing a mask to avoid breathing in any of the potentially harmful smoke particles floating around the area. While people may have piles of old masks ...

The air quality in Central New York has reached the highest level of alert, classified as “hazardous,” due to the influx of smoke originating from uncontrollable wildfires in Quebec. The “hazardous” ...

The reversal of a decades-old U.S. Forest Service policy means that federal wildland firefighters can now mask up if they ...